Most likely the old wire was using the coax shield as common

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while the the new cable has two shilded conductors. What is most likely to work is to connect the common in the new wire to the shield on the old wire.

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Splicing Problem for Transducer Wire
- What's the connection at the unit?
- Most likely the old wire was using the coax shield as common
  - However your best bet is to
- Splices in bilge are a bad idea...
  - More on the Splice..or Lack There Of
    - Perhaps a new easier route?
  - Job Done!!!
    - I use McLube dry lube when pulling wire
      - Secret weapon

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